Entertainment & Society

Akon’s Wife Files For Divorce After 29 Years, Seeks €100m Settlement

October 13, (THEWILL) — American-Senegalese singer Akon is facing a major legal and financial battle after his wife, Tomeka Thiam, filed for divorce, bringing their 29-year marriage to an end. Court filings, made on September 11, 2025, just days before...

BBNaija’s Tacha Completes 24-Hour Guinness World Record Attempt With 145 Makeovers

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October 13, (THEWILL) — Reality TV star Natacha “Tacha” Akide, who shot to fame after her appearance on Big Brother Naija Season 4, has successfully completed a 24-hour Guinness World Record attempt for the most makeovers done in a...

Oscar-Winning Hollywood Actress Diane Keaton Dies At 79

October 11, (THEWILL) — Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actress celebrated for her roles in Annie Hall, The Godfather, The First Wives Club, and Father of the Bride, has died at the age of 79. A family spokesperson confirmed her...

Judge Dismisses Drake’s Defamation Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar’s Not Like Us

October 10, (THEWILL) — A judge has dismissed Drake’s defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) over Kendrick Lamar’s hit song, “Not Like Us”. Drake filed the lawsuit in January, alleging that UMG spread a “false and malicious narrative” by...

Nollywood Actress Adunni Ade Awarded N20m In Defamation Case

October 08, (THEWILL) — Nollywood actress, Adunni Ade, has secured a major legal win after a court ordered an online news platform to pay her N20 million in damages over defamation. The lawsuit, filed nearly two years ago, stemmed from...

BBNaija Season 10 Winner, Imisi, Gets ₦150m Prize, Innoson SUV

October 07, (THEWILL) — Big Brother Naija Season 10 winner, Imisi Ayanwale, has officially received her ₦150m grand prize package, which includes ₦80m in cash and a brand-new Innoson Motors SUV. The presentation ceremony took place on Tuesday at the...

Nollywood Actor Tobi Makinde Announces Engagement In Heartfelt Post

October 06, (THEWILL) — Nollywood actor, Tobi Makinde, has announced his engagement, sharing the joyful news with fans in a heartfelt Instagram post on Sunday. Makinde, popularly known for his roles as Timini in Jenifa’s Diary and Shina in A...

Portable Calls For Ban On Prank Videos After Airport Altercation

October 06, (THEWILL) — Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has urged the government to ban prank videos following a recent altercation at Port Harcourt International Airport. A viral video circulating online shows the singer, dressed in...

Imisi Wins Big Brother Naija Season 10, Takes Home N150 Million Prize

October 05, (THEWILL) — The highly anticipated finale of Big Brother Naija Season 10 concluded in grand style on Sunday night, with Imisi crowned the winner after weeks of intense competition, taking home the N150 million grand prize,...

Diddy Bags 50 Months Jail Term For Prostitution Charges

October 04, (THEWILL) — American rap mogul, Sean “Diddy” Combs, has been sentenced to 50 months in prison on Friday, by a U.S. court over prostitution-related offences. The 55-year-old music executive was convicted in July for transporting individuals across...